FG Confirms Five New Cases of COVID-19
The Federal Government has confirmed five new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Nigeria, bringing the number of cases to 8. The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire confirmed the cases during…
COVID -19: FG places travel ban on 13 countries
The Federal Government has issued a travel ban on 13 countries over the COVID-19 pandemic. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation Boss Mustapha made the announcement at a…
Samsung partners Konga to deepen genuine products market in Nigeria
Konga, Nigeria’s leading e-commerce giant, has inked a deal with global Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Samsung, to expand access to genuine Samsung products for millions of shoppers across Nigeria, while…
NYSC cuts short orientation by 2 weeks
The Federal Government has ordered closure of all National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, orientation camps in the country on Wednesday. This was announced announced by the Minister of Youths…
African countries fight to curtail spread of coronavirus
The World Health Organization has warned of the risk that COVID-19 could overwhelm strained public health systems in sub-Saharan Africa. Here is a selection of measures countries are taking to…
We’re not experiencing community transmission of COVID-19 – Minister
Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, says Nigeria is not among the countries that are experiencing community transmission of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Community…
Buhari approves immediate postponement of Edo sports Festival
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate postponement of the National Sports Festival, NSF, Edo 2020. This is as a precautionary measure to curb spread of COVID-19. This is coming…
Lagos confirms third case of coronavirus
The Lagos State Ministry of Health has confirmed another case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Lagos. The Commissioner for health Lagos State, Prof. Akin Abayomi gave the confirmation in a press…
Lagos explosion: Rev. Sr. Henrietta Alokha deserves Posthumous National Award – Minister
The late Principal of Bethlehem Girls College, Rev. Sister Henrietta Alokha deserves a Posthumous National Award, for the heroic act of sacrificing her life to save the children under her…
CBN announces 6 policy responses to combat effect of COVID-19 on the economy
The apex bank in Nigeria, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced 6 initial policy responses to combat Covid-19 scourge on economy. In a press conference in Abuja, the policy…